Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTNWK405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Build a small wireless local area network

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK405 - Build a small wireless local area network
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build and arrange connectivity to a single zone wireless local area network (WLAN).It applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills using one wireless access point or wireless router in a small-to-medium enterprise.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:

network technical requirements

network infrastructure, including wireless hardware and software.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm client and equipment requirements
  • Identify, clarify and organise client requirements according to network needs and organisational requirements
  • Ensure an appropriate person has given the authority for wireless network access
  • Evaluate requirements along with business needs, and translate into technical requirements
  • Identify components to be installed in order to meet the technical requirements
  • Select position for access point, based on user requirements and environmental conditions
  • Arrange for preliminary work to be carried out to meet cabling and power requirements
       
Element: Select, install and configure wireless access point
  • Select access point device based on current and future client needs
  • Install and configure access point to provide wireless access to network
  • Configure services
  • Test access point and verify wireless connection and security arrangements
  • Select, install and configure appropriate wireless card where necessary for legacy equipment
       
Element: Configure network
  • Configure security and other key parameters consistent with commercial and business requirements
  • Test security and firewall arrangements with appropriate test equipment
  • Test the network with user equipment for general compatibility and access
       
Element: Train users
  • Determine devices to be connected to the network
  • Demonstrate how pairing and log-on arrangements are established to user
  • Inform users of wireless network etiquette and traffic capacity issues
  • Develop user documentation
       
Element: Monitor and administer wireless network
  • Monitor wireless network performance using diagnostic tools
  • Debug networking issues to maintain trouble-free wireless connection
  • Document current settings and store securely
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm client and equipment requirements

1.1 Identify, clarify and organise client requirements according to network needs and organisational requirements

1.2 Ensure an appropriate person has given the authority for wireless network access

1.3 Evaluate requirements along with business needs, and translate into technical requirements

1.4 Identify components to be installed in order to meet the technical requirements

1.5 Select position for access point, based on user requirements and environmental conditions

1.6 Arrange for preliminary work to be carried out to meet cabling and power requirements

2. Select, install and configure wireless access point

2.1 Select access point device based on current and future client needs

2.2 Install and configure access point to provide wireless access to network

2.3 Configure services

2.4 Test access point and verify wireless connection and security arrangements

2.5 Select, install and configure appropriate wireless card where necessary for legacy equipment

3. Configure network

3.1 Configure security and other key parameters consistent with commercial and business requirements

3.2 Test security and firewall arrangements with appropriate test equipment

3.3 Test the network with user equipment for general compatibility and access

4. Train users

4.1 Determine devices to be connected to the network

4.2 Demonstrate how pairing and log-on arrangements are established to user

4.3 Inform users of wireless network etiquette and traffic capacity issues

4.4 Develop user documentation

5. Monitor and administer wireless network

5.1 Monitor wireless network performance using diagnostic tools

5.2 Debug networking issues to maintain trouble-free wireless connection

5.3 Document current settings and store securely

Evidence of the ability to:

develop, implement and maintain wireless networks

install, configure and test wireless access points

test security and network to business specifications

develop user training material

monitor and resolve wireless network issues.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline features of security threats

summarise the basic principles of network security, including:

audit and intrusion detection systems

auditing and penetration testing techniques

authentication methods

network protocols and operating systems

security protocols, standards and data encryption

describe the factors that impact on a small wireless network, including:

bandwidth and quality of service

factors affecting signal quality

layer 2 and layer 3 design issues

features of a small office or home office (SOHO) network

wireless security strategies

wireless topologies

wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions

outline the protocols and their application for wireless networks, including:

transmission control protocol (TCP)

internet protocol (IP).


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm client and equipment requirements

1.1 Identify, clarify and organise client requirements according to network needs and organisational requirements

1.2 Ensure an appropriate person has given the authority for wireless network access

1.3 Evaluate requirements along with business needs, and translate into technical requirements

1.4 Identify components to be installed in order to meet the technical requirements

1.5 Select position for access point, based on user requirements and environmental conditions

1.6 Arrange for preliminary work to be carried out to meet cabling and power requirements

2. Select, install and configure wireless access point

2.1 Select access point device based on current and future client needs

2.2 Install and configure access point to provide wireless access to network

2.3 Configure services

2.4 Test access point and verify wireless connection and security arrangements

2.5 Select, install and configure appropriate wireless card where necessary for legacy equipment

3. Configure network

3.1 Configure security and other key parameters consistent with commercial and business requirements

3.2 Test security and firewall arrangements with appropriate test equipment

3.3 Test the network with user equipment for general compatibility and access

4. Train users

4.1 Determine devices to be connected to the network

4.2 Demonstrate how pairing and log-on arrangements are established to user

4.3 Inform users of wireless network etiquette and traffic capacity issues

4.4 Develop user documentation

5. Monitor and administer wireless network

5.1 Monitor wireless network performance using diagnostic tools

5.2 Debug networking issues to maintain trouble-free wireless connection

5.3 Document current settings and store securely

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify, clarify and organise client requirements according to network needs and organisational requirements 
Ensure an appropriate person has given the authority for wireless network access 
Evaluate requirements along with business needs, and translate into technical requirements 
Identify components to be installed in order to meet the technical requirements 
Select position for access point, based on user requirements and environmental conditions 
Arrange for preliminary work to be carried out to meet cabling and power requirements 
Select access point device based on current and future client needs 
Install and configure access point to provide wireless access to network 
Configure services 
Test access point and verify wireless connection and security arrangements 
Select, install and configure appropriate wireless card where necessary for legacy equipment 
Configure security and other key parameters consistent with commercial and business requirements 
Test security and firewall arrangements with appropriate test equipment 
Test the network with user equipment for general compatibility and access 
Determine devices to be connected to the network 
Demonstrate how pairing and log-on arrangements are established to user 
Inform users of wireless network etiquette and traffic capacity issues 
Develop user documentation 
Monitor wireless network performance using diagnostic tools 
Debug networking issues to maintain trouble-free wireless connection 
Document current settings and store securely 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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